HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-160 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1996/10/22RESOLUTION NO. 96-160
DECLARING INTENT TO DISSOLVE RELATIONSHIP WITH WEST
HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD EFFECTIVE JANUARY
31, 1997 AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ORDERLY DISSOLUTION
WHEREAS, the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, also known as
Suburban Alliance, was established by joint powers agreement in 1973 to provide human
services planning and coordination in western Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, Suburban Alliance has provided valuable services to western Hennepin
County including St. Louis Park, but due to financial difficulties is no longer able to
perform its core functions of human services planning and coordination; and
WHEREAS, county and city staffs have recommended the dissolution of Suburban
Alliance effective January 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the joint power cities recognize and accept their obligation to pay the debts
and closing costs of Suburban Alliance;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, that it declares its intent to dissolve its relationship with West Hennepin Human
Services Planning Board, also known as Suburban Alliance, effective January 31, 1997;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff are directed to discuss with Hennepin
County and other appropriate cities possible alternatives for human service planning and
coordination.
Attested by:
ity Clerk
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
Adopted by City Council October 22, 1996